General Practitioner · Fernvale QLD
Dr Kevin Cheng
BMed/MD FRACGP
Dr Kevin is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) with a passion for all aspects of general practice. He enjoys the breadth of medicine, from caring for families to helping patients manage both acute and complex long-term health conditions.
Having trained in Sydney before practising across Queensland, Dr Kevin has particular interests in weight management, gastrointestinal conditions and chronic disease management. He believes in building long-term relationships with his patients and providing personalised, evidence-based care to help them achieve their health goals.
Kevin is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, allowing him to care for patients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. He is proud to bring his skills to the Fernvale community.
Care & Services
Dr Kevin Cheng’s Areas of Interest
Dr Kevin cares for patients of all ages at Summervale Medical in Fernvale, across the full breadth of general practice building long-term relationships with families across Fernvale, Lowood, the Brisbane Valley and the wider Ipswich region.
Weight Management
Personalised, evidence-based support for healthy and sustainable weight change, combining nutrition, activity and metabolic assessment with realistic, achievable health goals.
Gastrointestinal & Digestive Health
Assessment and management of reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver conditions, and bowel cancer screening and referral for endoscopy.
Chronic Disease Management
Ongoing care and GP Management Plans for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, asthma, COPD, thyroid conditions, arthritis and kidney disease, with Team Care Arrangements for allied health.
Children’s & Family Health
Newborn and baby checks, childhood immunisations, developmental and growth reviews, common childhood illnesses, asthma and eczema, school and sports clearances, and support for parents.
Men’s Health
Prostate and testicular health, cardiovascular risk, cholesterol and blood pressure checks, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, fatigue, mental health and preventive screening for men of all ages.
Women’s Health
Cervical screening tests, breast health, contraception advice, menstrual problems, menopause and perimenopause management, and pre-pregnancy planning.
Preventive Health & Health Assessments
Routine health checks, heart and diabetes risk assessment, national cancer screening, cholesterol and blood pressure reviews, and health assessments for patients aged, 45–49 and 75+.
Mental Health Care
Support for anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and sleep difficulties, including Mental Health Treatment Plans, review appointments and referral to psychologists and other support services.
Musculoskeletal & Sports Injuries
Assessment and management of back and neck pain, joint and tendon problems, sprains and strains, sports injuries and osteoarthritis, including imaging and physiotherapy referral.
Immunisations & Travel Medicine
Routine and catch-up vaccinations for children and adults, influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, shingles and pneumococcal cover, plus travel health advice and destination-specific vaccination.
Older Adults & Aged Care
Health assessments for patients aged 75 and over, medication reviews, falls and memory concerns, care planning, My Aged Care referrals and support for carers and families.
Work, Driving & Insurance Medicals
Pre-employment and workplace medicals, WorkCover certificates and injury management, commercial and heavy-vehicle driver medicals, and insurance and licensing assessments.
Everyday & Acute Care
Coughs, colds and infections, ear and eye problems, wound care, urinary and gastrointestinal complaints, acute presentations, medical certificates, prescriptions and referrals where needed.